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From: redneckgirrrl
Date: 04-01-2006, 08:32 PM (1 of 4)
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I bought a pattern for a skirt...when I bought the pattern I bought it by the size that I wear in clothes I buy off the shelf. Now since I have gotten the pattern home I have realized that if I cut it the way it says that this skirt is not going to fit me. Any ideas on how I can make the waist bigger around using the pattern I have? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Redneck Girrrl aka Ginger
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User: redneckgirrrl
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From: paroper
Date: 04-01-2006, 09:07 PM (2 of 4)
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Don't make the skirt just to fit your measurments. It will need ease. You don't want it skin tight. For that reason, you will need to look at the back of the envelope and compare you actual measurments to the envelope and see what size it will take. If it is a simple skirt, this won't be a big adjustment for a beginner, but if the skirt is complicated, I would strongly recommend that you look for a dollar sale on your pattern and buy another. It if is a simple A-line or straight skirt, comparing the sizes on the envelope, you'll probably be able to just to take the differences in your pattern size and the size you have, divide by 4 and add the difference on the sides. As you do, the curve at the waist will flatten a little, as will the curve of the bottom of the skirt, if it is not straight. You probably have a 3 size pattern. If you are lucky, you may be able to do it from the top size and only add a tiny bit. Dont forget that facings, waistbands, etc will have to be adjusted. In addition, if you have darts in the skirt and you do a lot of adjusting, you'll probably need to move those over. Moving the darts won't be as hard as it sounds. You just measure at each dot and move them the same amount to the side. The darts should point to the fullest, roundest part of the body they are fitting (hips, abdoman). At the top of the dart, fold the dart and clip the pattern to get the little "hat" at the top so your seam line won't have a hole in it. pam
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User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-01-2006, 09:09 PM (3 of 4)
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Lay out your entire pattern before you cut to make sure that you have enough fabric. Often going up in size will cost you fabric space and you'll need more than you may have purchased.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: kameline
Date: 04-06-2006, 04:19 PM (4 of 4)
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I actually had this happen to a skirt that I was doing for someone else. Because of the time limit involved and cost of new material, I decided to add "godets" to the waistline widening it so it would fit properly. All I did, was rip out the seams down to where it would fit aroud her waist, measure how much material had to be added (plus 5/8'' per seam line -- which was 5/8 x 4 or 2 1/2'' for seam allowances) and cut out fabric triangles to match. You add them the same way you would add godets to the hem of a skirt, then finish the waistline. Then I had her try it on again just to be sure... you may want to baste stich it so you can redo it if necessary... trial and error isn't fun, but it works! hope this helps! Do all to the glory of God!
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User: kameline
Member since: 03-09-2006 Total posts: 41 
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